Henry stood, listening to the preacher speak, gazing intently into Josephine's beautiful green eyes.

"You may kiss the bride." As the preacher finished speaking, Henry took Josephine, now his wife, into his arms and kissed her passionately, and the moment seemed to quick. In an instant, it was over, and he was standing there, staring into her face, wishing that he had an eternity to be with her. This was the perfect day for him; the war had just ended yesterday, he had been hearing news all day of the safe returns of several members of his family, and now he had a beautiful wife in his arms.

Over the next few days, Henry and Josephine became even more inseperable, if that was possible. They went everywhere together, sometimes taking walks and having picnics, sometimes just staying home with each other.

But, it could never last.

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The story of a man's hunt for the people who killed his wife in the era of the Civil War.

Characters:

Name: Henry James Thompson
Age: 34
Occupation: Mercenary
History: Henry used to be a soldier for the Confederate States of America, enjoying a high rank and a great deal of respect among his comrades. At the War's conclusion, he left the army to fight for profit. Henry made several enemies making this move, and several more when he chose to fight against the President in the Slave War.
Personality: Henry despises the use of slaves. He believes that work should be done by the owner of the field or by paid servants supplied with lodging. He hates the new President and runs a small mercenary company with several spies and assassins in an attempt to kill him.

Name: Josephine Mary Jacobs
Age: 30
Role: Wife or fiance of Henry
History: Had been a war nurse for the con-fed states of America during war. After war decides to leave Henry who still thinks like a southern. Then after she is kidnapped/killed by the KKK, war starts and Henry's hunt for the people responsible begins.

updated Jul 5 '11 by Ty694